China Hands Down Prison Sentences in $166 Million Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

A Beijing court sentenced five individuals to prison terms between two and four years for orchestrating an illegal foreign exchange operation involving over $166 million moved through cryptocurrency channels. The case highlights China's intensified crackdown on crypto-enabled financial crimes. Authorities used advanced forensic technologies to track transactions between traditional bank accounts and virtual currencies. Additionally, regulatory warnings from the People’s Bank of China targeted stablecoins, citing risks to financial stability and sovereignty. Measures have led to major companies like Ant Group and JD.com halting stablecoin projects. This prosecution underscores China's commitment to controlling illicit crypto activities and strengthening digital currency regulations. Continue to read China Hands Down Prison Sentences in $166 Million Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

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